Things You Can Do To Avoid Roof Replacement
Posted by Kevin Newton on Mon, Mar 07, 2011 @ 05:06 PM
Leaking roofs may be the worst nightmare that any homeowner could ever encounter.
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To be able to maintain a roof's quality and improve its longevity, roofs should undergo a yearly maintenance. Here are some tips to remember to take care of your roofs:
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First, here are some factors that affect your roof life. The sun is the most damaging factor to your roof it delivers a combination of ultraviolet rays and heat can prematurely age a roof. During winter, the roof is also exposed to damaging factors like snow and ice. When snow and ice melts and refreezes on your roof it pushes up the roofing material and causes leaks. Other factors that damage your roof are rain, moisture, wind and algae and moss growth. If your roofs are not protected from these factors it will definitely cause damage that only experts like Honest Abe Roofing could fix. With enough maintenance, damages caused by these factors can easily be prevented.
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Maintaining your roof starts with an inspection, you could hire the help of roofers like Honest Abe Roofing to do this or you can do it by yourself, just keep in mind to take safety precautions. Look for loose shingles, or shakes, or, if you have tiles, look for missing or cracked pieces. On shingle roofs, look for curling, fraying and tears at the edges. Don't forget to check the flashings around chimneys, vents, skylights, and other roof penetrations. They should be tight and in good condition. Also check the condition of the fascia boards near the joints of all eaves metal for signs of leakage or rot. Take note of all the things that need repair so that these damages can be addressed right away, entrust these repairs to professional roof contractors like Honest Abe Roofing. The next thing to do is to clean your roofs. Always remember that the dirt and dust that often accumulates on your roofing will accelerate the deterioration of your roof. By removing dirt and dust from your roof, you can prolong the life of your roof. Gather any debris, such as paper, bottles, broken glass, tree limbs, vegetation or other foreign matter, and dispense of it properly. If there are trees nearby, trim the branches that may fall onto the roof and cause damage. You should also remove all obstructions from roof drains and scuppers, to ensure that they are free flowing.